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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,461.08, 40,655.62 and 16,032.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,461.08, 40,655.62 and 16,032.36 is: 22,124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,461.08 : 40,655.62 = 16,032.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,461.08/40,655.62 = 16,032.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,461.08x = 40,655.62 × 16,032.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,461.08x = 651,805,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,805,708.36/29,461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,124.30

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